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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

It’s estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

For a long time, professional sporting bodies were afraid of the ‘c word’ — concussion.

Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

The rise of childfree marriages has led to heated debate, especially among Malays. This reflects the deep religious influence on Malaysia’s public discourse.

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Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Increased gender equality has empowered more Icelandic women to choose to remain childfree but it hasn’t dampened societal expectations they will procreate.

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Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

The language used around having children or not shapes societal views, highlighting the need for inclusive terms to respect all reproductive choices.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

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How human rights are disappearing before our eyes

The moral distinction between liberal democracies and dictatorships is being flattened by the carnage in Gaza.

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Clearing the air on snow leopards and last chance tourism

Ladakh is seeing a form of tourism which relies on climate grief and a desire to escape toxic cities.

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The German tactic English police need to control football fans

Stopping violence at football matches requires a shift in police thinking, from ‘parking the bus’ to ‘gegenpressing’.

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How football fan parks help reduce the risk of violence

Fan parks emerged as safe spaces to enjoy football matches, but challenges such as overcrowding and location remain.

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Early kickoffs and prolonged drinking fuel domestic violence

Alcohol, not emotions, is the main driver of post-match domestic abuse. Changing game times and reducing drinking prevent abuse.

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Tackling football violence

The “beautiful game” is often marred by violence, from drunken fans fighting in the streets, to fatal disasters in stadiums. What remedies might work?

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Why fewer cities are game to host the Olympics

Paris marks a shift in the way the IOC awards hosting rights for the Olympics.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

Malaysia’s childfree choices challenge Islamic norms

Even in equal Iceland, women feel the pressure to be mums

Reframing how we talk about having kids or not

Governments want babies, but people want choices

How human rights are disappearing before our eyes

Clearing the air on snow leopards and last chance tourism

The German tactic English police need to control football fans

How football fan parks help reduce the risk of violence

Early kickoffs and prolonged drinking fuel domestic violence

Tackling football violence

Why fewer cities are game to host the Olympics

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